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Rostrum Limited

04946457

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

129 Station Road, Amersham, HP7 0AH
Incorporated 29/10/2003

Previously known as

Rostrum Communications Limited · until 17/04/2015

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/12/2025

Due 17/12/2026

On track

Industry

63910
News agency activities

Officers

Mr Mark Richard Houlding

director · Since 29/10/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Nicholas Edward Bolshaw Ba Hons

director · Since 11/09/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Michael Lee Smith

secretary · Since 21/05/2010

Mark Richard Houlding

director · Since 29/10/2003

British · England · Age 48

Nicholas Edward Bolshaw

director · Since 11/09/2008

British · England · Age 44

Michael Lee Smith

secretary · Since 21/05/2010

Former

Brighton Secretary Ltd

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 04/11/2003

Brighton Director Ltd

corporate nominee director · Resigned 04/11/2003

Sharon Maree Piggott

secretary · Resigned 25/08/2004

Esther Mary Gottschalk

secretary · Resigned 10/04/2006

Paul Richard Houlding

secretary · Resigned 21/05/2010

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nicholas Edward Bolshaw

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 44

129, Station Road, Amersham, HP7 0AH

Notified 01/09/2016

Mr Mark Richard Houlding

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 48

129, Station Road, Amersham, HP7 0AH

Notified 01/09/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 06/04/2022Registered 12/04/2022
charge
outstanding

BRITISH OVERSEAS BANK NOMINEES LIMITED AND WGTC NOMINEES LIMITED

Created 24/06/2010Registered 06/07/2010
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/07/2009Registered 31/07/2009

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-20

Active

typeltd
2026-07-20

Private Limited Company

address line1129 Station Road
2026-07-20

129 STATION ROAD

post townAmersham
2026-07-20

AMERSHAM

CompanyRankvs 35+ SIC 63910 peers
71

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.09× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£269k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£22k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£70k

Working capital

Current Assets

£850k

Current Liabilities

£779k

Fixed Assets

£258k

Debtors

£827k

31avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£328k
Signed by Mr Mark Houlding 30th March 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.09+£0
20251.09-£101k
20241.24-£77k
20231.49

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.